Useful Links
Useful Links
This is a selection of websites that contain ideas, resources and support for science outreach activities.
Physics.org
A collection of the best online physics resources available. Use the search technology to match your question, age and knowledge profile to the handpicked and refereed physics websites. By registering you can add your comments and ratings to the resources you use, and help the site constantly improve.
NOISE (New Outlooks In Science & Engineering)
A great science careers site aimed at 14 - 19 year olds.
Mobile Science
A web site for those involved in mobile science (i.e. touring exhibitions and other science outreach activities) around the world
Schools and Colleges
Useful information for physics teachers.
The BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science)
The BA is a charity which exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering. They also coordinate, National Science Week each March and produce Challenge Packs full of activity ideas.
Science Live
If you are looking for a science presenter to take part in your event you can search this directory of science presenters by location and subject area. You can also register yourself as a presenter.
Science and Engineering Ambassadors
Have you got what it takes to inspire the scientists, engineers, technology specialists or mathematicians of the future? If so, why not become a Science and Engineering Ambassador (SEA)? You could also use other SEAs in your activities.
The Association for Science Education
The professional association for teachers of science but also useful for finding out what children learn at what age.
Planet Science
A huge website full of ideas for making science accessible to all. Aimed mainly at teachers, it is also useful for anyone interested in entertaining young people with science.
Exploratorium
A great US science site including The Science Explorer which has lots of easy but impressive experiments.
NPL's Learning Room
Ideas, resources, experiments and events that can help support the education of physics.
Bizarre stuff You Can Make In Your Kitchen
A collection of classic home experiments and demonstrations ranging from the simple to the downright dangerous.
Hunkin's Experiments
Hundreds of cool cartoons illustrating experiments with food, light, sound, clothes, and a whole lot more.
Try Science at Home
Lots of science activities which include full instructions and explanations.